Description

 GINGER ROOT OIL :

Ginger is a flowering perennial herb whose rhizome, is widely used as a spice or a folk medicineand has earned the nickname “The oil of empowerment”. The scientific name for ginger, “Zingiber,” is derived from the Greek zingiberis, which comes from the Sanskrit sringabera, meaning “horn shaped.” Gingerroot oil comes from ginger root, with a pungent and a peculiar-looking underground rhizome member of the Zingiberaceae plant family, perennial herb which grows up to three to four feet high with narrow spear-shaped leaves.Ginger root oil containsgingerol, mono- and sesqui-terpenoids, such as neral, geranial, 1, 8-cineole, zingiberene, B-bisabolene, and B-sesquiphellandrene.

Botanical name : ZingebarOfficinale.
Color & smell : Ginger root oil has a warm pale yellow to amber color with spicy and pungent smell.

Extraction : Ginger root oil is extracted from the steam distillation of the dry plant root of zingiberaceaeofficinale.

Benefits og Ginger Essential oil :

1)    Ginger root oil is one of the most potent home remedies to get relieve from joint or muscle pain & motion sickness.
2)    Ginger root oil is a great remedy for spasms, dyspepsia, indigestion, and flatulence. It also facilitates the elimination of toxins, boosts digestion, eases discomforts of the stomach and bowel and enhances appetite.
3)    Ginger root oil helps relieve and treat coughs, flu, asthma, breathlessness and bronchitis as they are very effective in removing mucus from the throat and lungs.
4)    Due to ginger root oil’s antioxidant properties, regular dosage can help reduce your risk of blood & brain clots and arteriosclerosis, as well as help decrease the LDL levels in the blood and also fights free radicals.
5)    Ginger root oil's antiseptic and carminative properties can help treat food poisoning, as well as intestinal infections and bacterial dysentery.
6)    Ginger root oil is also effective against nausea, motion sickness, and vomiting. Use of ginger root oil during pregnancy may also result in a reduction of pregnancy-related vomiting in women.
7)    Ginger root oil also inhibits tumor and cancer promotion.
8)    Ginger root oil is an effective natural aphrodisiac, as it uplifts and comforts scent enhances the feeling of self-assurance, courage and sensuality.
9)    Ginger root oil is stimulating and warming. It can enhance concentration and it can soothe and reduce feelings of stress, sadness, anxiety, lethargy, agitation, dizziness, and fatigue. It provides relief from menstrual cramps too.
10)    Ginger root oil soothes redness, eliminates bacteria, inhibits the signs of skin damage and aging and restores color and radiance to a dull complexion.
11)    Ginger root oil contributes to the health and cleanliness of the scalp, soothes dryness and itchiness and enhances healthier hair growth by stimulating and improving circulation to the scalp.
12)    Ginger root oil is also effective in treating alcoholic fatty liver disease, which is significantly associated with hepatic cirrhosis and liver cancer.
13)    Ginger root oil also boosts the immune system.
14)    Ginger root oil is widely used as a spice in many dishes.

Cautions :

1)    For external use & aromatherapy only.
2)    Possible skin sensitivity.
3)    Keep out of reach of children.

Disclaimer :
This article is meant only for the use of education and information. It is not in any way recommended for substituting prescription drugs or expert medical guidance. We are not professionals in healthcare and this information is shared purely based on the interest of spreading the fragrance of Ayurvedic healing, the world’s oldest medical system on earth. Never use essential oils internally and make sure that you dilute essential oils before using it for external application. This is pure essential oils are highly concentrated substances and may cause allergic reactions if used on the skin directly. Talk with your Ayurvedic practitioner/ healthcare expert before selecting the most suitable essential oils for your prakriti or unique individual constitution and state of health. Please avoid using Basil oil if you have sensitive skin or during pregnancy.